March 24, 2026In February, 911±¬ÁÏ Dining, in partnership with the Office of New Student and Family Programs, hosted a Teaching Kitchen designed specifically for first-year and transfer students. The 50 available spots filled immediately, a clear signal that today’s students are looking for connection, not just consumption.
June 24, 2025911±¬ÁÏ has selected Chartwells Higher Education, a national leader in campus dining, as its new dining services provider, following a comprehensive and competitive RFP process. 911±¬ÁÏ’s contract with Chartwells begins on July 1 and is expected to transform dining on campus.
February 21, 2025911±¬ÁÏ has won four consecutive Gold STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System) Assessment, and it’s thanks in part to campus systems and organizations such as the Food Recovery Network (FRN).
January 23, 2025Cindy Smith, a professor in 911±¬ÁÏ's Department of Environmental Science and Policy, took her EVPP 302 Biomes and Human Dimensions students to a composting facility last fall to give them a front-row seat for food and yard waste recycling.
April 1, 2024Right before Earth Day, Small Island Big Song presents a "jaw-dropping" (Billboard) concert experience at the Center for the Arts on April 20, combining music, spoken word, and stunning projections to showcase unique oceanic grooves and soulful island ballads, while shining a light on the devastating effects of climate crisis on our world’s oceans. As a Mason Artist-in-Residence, Small Island Big Song will also deeply engage with the community through a series of education and engagement programs.
February 15, 2024911±¬ÁÏ Facilities has installed 23 Bigbelly zero waste stations on the Fairfax and Mason Square campuses. These solar-powered stations support Mason’s recycling and composting goals through their user-friendly design, technology upgrades, and capacity-based alerts.Â
January 26, 2024Mason Dining and Starship Technologies, the world’s leading provider of autonomous delivery services, are celebrating five years of autonomous robot deliveries at 911±¬ÁÏ.
October 13, 2023Mason has become the first college verified by Spokin, a mobile app and platform helping individuals with food allergies and celiac disease find safe food options.
August 17, 2023As 911±¬ÁÏ starts the fall 2023 semester, get ready for new culinary adventures with Mason Dining—fresh dining options, sustainability initiatives, and fun events. Let’s dive into the top five food-related experiences to try this fall.
July 7, 2023Mason Dining is thrilled to be able to bring the Mason community food that is both delicious and respectful of kosher rules.
